Settlement Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced litigation settlement paralegal to join our product liability and mass torts resolution team. This role provides comprehensive support to attorneys and manages all phases of the settlement process for high-volume litigation matters. The paralegal will serve as a key liaison between attorneys, clients, settlement administrators, opposing counsel, and vendors to ensure settlement obligations are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with client guidelines and court requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, organize, and manage settlement-related documents, internal case management systems, and document review databases; track various stages of mass tort claims administration.
• Assist with the intake, review, evaluation, management, and organization of claims information using firm-approved technologies, including Microsoft Excel and matter management systems.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and team members to ensure timely progress of settlement workflows and completion of documentation.
• Conduct settlement-related legal research and draft correspondence or reports as needed.
• Perform necessary FDA or MMSEA reporting in accordance with client guidelines.
• Provide attorneys and clients with regular updates on case statistics and the status of settlements and payments.
• Review and analyze individual settlement agreements and supporting documentation for compliance and accuracy; coordinate payment requests and assist with settlement disbursement procedures.
• Maintain accurate case information and update claims databases and internal settlement case management systems.
• Draft and review court documents for filing in various jurisdictions.
• Communicate directly with opposing counsel and clients; assist with preparation of claim assessments.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, client guidelines, and applicable legal and ethical requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal with prior settlement or claims administration experience, preferably in products liability and/or drug, device, and consumer products.
• Experience with mass tort or multidistrict litigation (MDL), complex litigation, or high-volume settlement administration.
• Extensive experience providing legal and operational support for large-scale settlements involving thousands of claimants; deep understanding of claims administration.
• Familiarity with medical records, lien resolution, and Medicare reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with matter management systems, AI tools, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to and learn new technology, including AI-assisted platforms.
• Excellent organization, detail orientation, and time management skills; strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume data, tracking deadlines, and supporting multiple cases or projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, high-performing team.

Working Conditions:

• Normal law office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multitask effectively.
• Regular interaction with attorneys, legal staff, clients, and outside parties.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal with prior settlement or claims administration experience, preferably in products liability and/or drug, device, and consumer products.
• Experience with mass tort or multidistrict litigation (MDL), complex litigation, or high-volume settlement administration.
• Extensive experience providing legal and operational support for large-scale settlements involving thousands of claimants.
• Deep understanding of claims administration.
• Familiarity with medical records, lien resolution, and Medicare reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with matter management systems, AI tools, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to and learn new technology.
• Excellent organization, detail orientation, and time management skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume data, tracking deadlines, and supporting multiple cases or projects.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.